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H.R. 1903 (105th)

Computer Security Enhancement Act of 1997

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Introduced

17 June 1997

Last action

13 October 1998 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 718.

Sponsors

Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22], Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5]

Subjects

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Summary

Computer Security Enhancement Act of 1997 - Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Institute), in fulfilling the establishment of the computer standards program, to: (1) upon request from the private sector, assist in establishing voluntary interoperable standards, guidelines, and associated methods and techniques to facilitate and expedite the establishment of non-Federal public key management infrastructures that can be used to communicate with and conduct transactions with the Federal Government; and (2) provide assistance to Federal agencies in the protection of computer networks, and to coordinate Federal response efforts related to unauthorized access to Federal computer systems. Authorizes the Institute to perform evaluation and tests of: (1) information technologies to assess security vulnerabilities; and (2) commercially available security products for their suitability for use by Federal agencies for protecting sensitive information in computer systems. (Sec. 5) Requires the Institute to carry out specified activities in the development of uniform standards and guidelines for the cost-effective security and privacy of sensitive information in certain Federal computer systems. (Sec. 6) Directs the Institute to solicit the recommendations of the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board (Board) regarding standards and guidelines that are being considered for submittal to the Secretary of Commerce. Authorizes separate appropriations for FY 1998 and 1999 to enable the Board to identify emerging issues related to computer security, privacy, and cryptography and to convene public meetings on those subjects, receive presentations, and publish reports, digests, and summaries for public distribution on those subjects. (Sec. 7) Sets forth requirements for the evaluation of the capabilities of encryption technologies embodied in the form of software or hardware that are offered and generally available outside of the United States. (Sec. 8) Prohibits the Institute from promulgating, enforcing, or otherwise adopting standards, or carrying out activities or policies, for the Federal establishment of encryption standards required for use in computer systems other than Federal Government computer systems. (Sec. 9) Revises specified requirements, including to authorize (currently requires) the Institute, for the purposes of performing research and conducting studies, to draw upon computer system security guidelines developed by the National Security Agency. (Sec. 10) Amends the Computer Security Act of 1987 to revise requirements regarding Federal computer system security training to require that such training include emphasis on protecting sensitive information in Federal databases and Federal computer sites that are accessible through public networks. (Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 and 1999, for fellowships to support students at institutions of higher learning in computer security. (Sec. 12) Requires a study by National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences of public key infrastructures. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out the study.

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Timeline

  1. 17 June 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 June 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1231-1232)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 June 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 June 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 23 June 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 June 1997

    Committee

    Hearing Held by the Subcommittee on Technology Prior to Referral (Jun 19, 97).

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 July 1997

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 July 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 July 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 29 July 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 3 September 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 3 September 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-243.

    Source: Committee

  13. 3 September 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-243.

    Source: Committee

  14. 16 September 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 September 1997

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 16 September 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 16 September 1997

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 September 1997

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  19. 16 September 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  20. 16 September 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 September 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 1 October 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  23. 13 October 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 718.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 13 October 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 105-412.

    Source: Committee

  25. 13 October 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 105-412.

    Source: Committee

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    summary · EN · 16 September 1997

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